Plant Survey & Seed Collection Workshop

Pala Environmental Department
Plant Survey & Seed Collection Workshop
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pala Admin Building

Plant Survey & Seed Collection

The Pala Environmental Department and San Diego Botanic Garden announce the Plant Survey & Seed Collection Workshop on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pala Admin Building.

Workshop

A one-day workshop to learn about plant surveys, native plant identification, seed collection and propagation, pollinator health, and planting. This will include a field component with hiking to look at native plants in the local habitat, as well as hands-on activities and a series of presentations.

Survey

The Pala Environmental Department and collaborative partner organizations are co-hosting a plant workshop at the Pala Reservation, including a vegetation survey to identify native plants and invasive plant species at and around Pala Rey Youth Campground. Complementing the survey, participating organizations will host a series of demonstrations and discussions of plant identification, conserving and growing plants, and related activities for participating Pala Tribal members, staff, and other invited attendees.

The plant survey and demonstrations will be an important step in gathering more information about invasive species that are present and need to be removed, and teaching about conservation horticulture for native plant species. Specialists from the Global Conservation Consortium for Oak (GCCO), the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and other local partners will be on site to lend their skills and lead different aspects of the workshops.

Registration

To registrar, please fill out the 2025 Pala Plant Workshop online form.

Pala Environmental Department

For more information, contact Tina Fernandez at the Pala Environment Department:
760-891-3510 | tfernandez@palatribe.com | ped.palatribe.com

Planet Pala

Check out the Planet Pala page to learn about how you can help the Pala Environmental Department protect Mother Earth. Come to Planet Pala to learn about Pala’s plants and animals, discover how to do your own fun activities like building a DIY bee habitat or planting a pollinator garden, and get tips on healthy, green living.

Túkve’esh, Pál, Temál,‘Etáx’em
“Sky, Water, Land, People”

Mission

Our mission is to protect Pala’s environment, people, community, culture, and health through culturally and scientifically focused stewardship of Mother Earth.

Planet Pala KiDS

Pala’s youth get their own group, Planet Pala KiDS, which will focus on fun and kid-friendly activities like wildlife coloring books, a youth community garden, and contests. Planet Pala KiDS makes it easy and fun to learn about protecting our environment!

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